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September 18, 2007 Meeting Minutes
Date: September 18, 2007
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Supervisor's Conference Room, Town Hall Southold, NY
Attendees: Jim Grathwohl, Doug Constant, Jamie Garretson, Larry Jungblut,
Mel Phaff, Ron Rossi and Barbara Schnitzler. Damon Rallis (Building Dept.)
attended as the LPC Administrative Assistant.
The August 2007 Minutes were approved.
Chairman's Comments -- Jim reported on continuing communications with
the State Highway Department on restoring and maintaining the "Ben
Franklin" markers. He will be drafting a letter for Scott Russell's signature
supporting this project.
Barbara discussed the recent agreement with Peconic Land Trust's and New
Suffolk Waterfront Committee to purchase and preserve the New Suffolk
Shipyard/Holland Submarine site in New Suffolk. This agreement is based
upon the committee obtaining sufficient funding and an environmental survey
of the land.
Old Business -- Jim provided the commissioners with a draft letter with
Kieran's comments for the response for those interested in "de-listing"
Landmarked property. There was concern regarding some of the wording,
especially in the last paragraph. Jim will discuss it further with Kieran to
resolve the concern.
Barbara is working with several Fisher's Island residents on the "Fort Wright"
historic district application. The LPC concern is that the entire former Fort
Wright complex (especially the officer housing) should be included and not
just the Parade Grounds.
Barbara met with Ron to incorporate the comments on the "Wethersfield
Handbook" and hopes to have a draft copy of the technical requirements for
the Southold Town Handbook available for the next meeting. Jim will work on
the introduction and other sections.
Mel reported on sources for new plaques. As the new price will be approx.
-$225 each, he was authorized to buy a limited quantity. Mel is to continue to
investigate other sources, including various versions of the plaque because of
the cost of the present cast bronze plaque.
The FY2007 budget was discussed including spending allocations which
should be made in FY2007 along with a draft FY2008 budget to be presented
to the Town Board for approval.
New Business -- Damon presented the Commission with two applications for
consideration as exempt and/or administrative permit. It was agreed that the
application for repair of sliding on the Furey house in Southold would be an
exempt item and the SHS's Pine Neck Barn sliding project can be handled via
an Administrative Permit and no public hearings are necessary for either
project.
Larry will be contact Scott Russell in regards to allowing an exemption from
real property tax for improvements and rehabilitation of landmarked properties
which needs to be presented to the Town Board for approval.
Preliminary Consultations - The commissioners had discussions with Alice
Hussie and Donald Smith regarding the application to install a handicap ramp
on the front fagade of Brecknock Hall. There are concerns with the ramp's
location being on the front fagade and visible from the street. Due to
restrictions with other locations, there may be a compromise position provided
the ramp is installed in a manner which coincides with the present design of
the building. The applicants will consider the concerns and provide the
commission with an alternate design for review.
Richard Gluckman and Melissa Cicetti had discussions with the
commissioners regarding the application for the Laura Weil House in Orient.
The commissioners presented several concerns regarding the proposal for
the garage and porch areas. These concerns will be addressed and the
applicants will provide a new proposal considering the commissioners
concerns.
Gordon Price discussed his proposed application on the Crary House in
Orient. He wants to transform the existing garage into an artist studio and
add skylights on the property line side to increase the light. This is of concern
and a method of improving the light without the skylights was discussed His
other renovations seemed not to be a concern. He was advised to visit
several local artists' residences to gain additional insight. He will do this prior
to submitting a formal application.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 3:00 PM at
Town Hall.